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Traditional Icelandic Pancakes | Pönnukökur (Crêpes)

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Icelandic pancakes, “Pönnukökur” are crepe-like pancakes enjoyed on January 25th each year. They are best served with homemade rhubarb jam and whipped cream. Also, some people like to cover them in sugar, roll them up and fold them in two to be eaten like a hot dog.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Bake Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine icelandic
Servings 10

Equipment

Icelandic pancake pan
Signature Spatula

Ingredients
 

  • 2.12 oz (60 g) butter (Melted)
  • 5.65 oz (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2 g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (2 g) ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp (3 g) sea salt
  • 2 eggs (Large | At Room Temperature)
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) coffee (Freshly brewed)
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) vanilla bean paste
  • 18 oz (510 g) milk (At Room Temperature)

TOPPINGS

  • rhubarb jam (Four Fruits Spread | St Dalfour)
  • whipped cream
  • granulated sugar (To sprinkle while hot)

Instructions
 

ICELANDIC PANCAKES PREPARATION

  • Place butter in a small sauce pan. Heat on low until the butter has melted. Set aside.
    2.12 oz butter
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom and sea salt.
    5.65 oz all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 2 eggs, 1 Tbsp coffee, 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 18 oz milk
  • Make a well, add the eggs, freshly brewed coffee, vanilla bean paste and 1/2 of the milk. Start mixing from the center going outwards taking a little bit of flour at a time. NOTE: This is the secret to get a batter with no lumps! Add the rest of the milk and the melted butter.

COOK!

  • Heat your Traditional Icelandic Pönnukökur pan if you have one, or a regular Pancake pan on a medium heat 5 minutes prior starting making your "Crêpes".
    When ready, lightly oil the surface with a kitchen towel and pour one large scoop of batter in your pan, spreading it over while moving your pan into a gentle circle.
    Once one side is cooked, flip it over. Cook it for a few seconds more. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!

TOPPINGS

  • Icelandic pancakes, “Pönnukökur” are crepe-like pancakes best served with homemade rhubarb jam and whipped cream, folded in triangle.
    rhubarb jam, whipped cream
  • Also, some people like to cover them in sugar, roll them up and fold them in two to be eaten like a hot dog. Which one will you choose? We liked them both. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
    granulated sugar

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Traditional Icelandic Pancakes | Pönnukökur (Crêpes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 208mg9%
Potassium 110mg3%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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